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Different from the four traditional embroideries in China, namely, Suzhou embroidery, Shu embroidery, Yue embroidery and Xiang embroidery, Yun embroidery is a general term for embroidery of all ethnic groups in Yunnan. It can be said that in the world of cloud embroidery, there are many "sects", and embroidery of different nationalities has its own characteristics. Although everyone uses the same tools, cloud embroidery works from different regions can still be distinguished at a glance in the eyes of knowledgeable people.
Lijiang Naxi people, who have lived under Yulong Snow Mountain for generations and surrounded by clear water in the ancient city, have a strong element of life in their embroidery. Naxi women like simple and heavy colors in embroidery, and they are very particular about the use of colors. Bright colored lines are mostly matched with black or white background, so that the colors are bright and not frivolous, and black is shiny, decorated with gold and silver thread pieces, achieving gorgeous, bright, soft and pleasing effects.
Yi nationality, with a wide distribution and a large population, also has its own embroidery style. Most of them use black, yellow or red as the primary colors, and then match with other bright colors. Embroidery patterns are mainly symbols of Yi patterns, including abstract symbol patterns and specific patterns of mountains, rivers, flowers and animals.
The Bai people's "Golden Flowers" by Cangshan Erhai Lake are all skillful hands and have their own opinions on embroidery. Bai people's feelings about life are very delicate. They not only embroidered clothes and bedding, but also spared a sewing bag and vamp. The background color of Bai embroidery is generally white in traditional clothing, supplemented by light blue, pink, rose red, purple red and black blue. Their colors seem to be associated with the life around them. From Erhai Lake, we can tell this unique national embroidery at a glance.
Dai people in southern Yunnan also have their own embroidery. Dai girls usually embroider with white yarn as warp and red and black as weft, and the pattern consists of several different patterns. Embroidery is bold in color matching. Colors with the same brightness are often placed on a piece of cloth, but it is not abrupt, but it has a unique flavor. The decorative patterns of Dai embroidery are mostly related to tropical rainforests, such as elephants, peacocks, flowers, Buddhist temples, figures and some patterns with national symbols. The material is mostly cotton thread or silk thread, and sometimes gold thread is added to make it more colorful.
Zhuang girls have been learning hand embroidery since childhood. Every embroiderer's technique is very skillful. It can be said that the needle sees the foundation and the line shows the effect. Their embroidery patterns are famous for their exquisiteness. Pictures of lotus, unicorn, gourd, flowers and longevity can be seen everywhere on daily necessities. Patterns are also exquisite, such as string patterns, water ripples, checkered patterns and Yun Leiwen, which fully show the exquisite craftsmanship of Zhuang women.
Besides, there are many Yunnan ethnic embroideries, each of which will be impressive.